(a) Application. Applications for any change of district boundaries or classifications of property, as shown on the zoning maps, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission at its public office, upon such forms and shall be accompanied by such data and information as may be prescribed for that purpose by the Commission so as to assure the fullest practicable presentation of facts for the permanent record. Each application shall be verified by at least one of the owners or lessees of property within the area proposed to be reclassified, attesting the truth and correctness of all facts and information presented with the application. Applications for amendments of the text or requirements of this Zoning Code shall likewise be submitted to the Planning Commission on forms prescribed by it and shall be verified by the person or persons preparing such amendment. Applications for amendments initiated by the Planning Commission shall be accompanied by its motion setting forth such proposed amendment.
(b) Public Hearing by Commission. Before submitting its recommendations on a proposed amendment to Council, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing and give notice as provided in Charter Section 7.2.
(c) Council’s Hearing. After receiving the certification of such recommendations on the proposed amendment from the Planning Commission and before adoption of such amendment, Council shall hold a public hearing thereon, at least thirty days’ notice of the time and place of which shall be given by one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. No change in or departure from the proposed amendment as certified and recommended by the Planning Commission, shall be made unless the same is submitted to the Commission for its approval, disapproval or suggestions. If such changes are disapproved by the Commission, the changes so disapproved shall receive the favorable vote of a majority of the membership of Council in order to be adopted. (Ord. 1418-01. Passed 7-26-01.)
(d) Vote. After receiving certification of the recommendations on the proposed amendment from the Commission, and after holding the public hearing provided for, Council shall consider such recommendations and vote upon the adoption of the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 82. Passed 11-14-60.)